One of the truly greatest actors of cinema's past 40-plus years is gone, so sorry to hear Rest in peace, and thank you for all the wonderful moments you conveyed. True art: every single minute of your on-screen appearances was sheer delight.

INT. BRIDGE
The crew looking at Kane's body on view screens.
Silent.
Depressed.
DALLAS
Inner hatch sealed.
Ripley nods.
DALLAS
Anybody want to say anything.
Nothing to say.
He nods to Ripley.
She presses a button.
INT. AIR LOCK
The outer hatch opens.
Yawning space outside.
Kane's body shoots out into eternity.
The hatch closes.
He was an amazing actor.
I'm glad he lives in every movie he made.

• • • The last survivor of the thread, signing off - - -

I second that emotion! That is too spooky about the dates of Caligula and Hurt's deaths. Cosmic connections continue to fascinate me.
Put puppy mills out of business: never buy dogs from pet shops!

Everybody gave the exceptional performance in I, Claudius and this is one of the show that influenced me most in my life. Now a coincidence - I have just found out - making get even more goosebumps (!!!). Caligula was stabbed on the ninth day before the Calends of February which is January 24th.
Sir Hurt passed away the 25th.
Sounds like the insane Emperor' s last insane joke.

Wow! What a cosmic encounter! Sometimes the universe takes in odd directions. Thanks for sharing that story. I felt haunted by I, Claudius, too. About ten years ago, I purchased the DVDs, which I still watch a couple times a year. I get goosebumps every time. Not only was Hurt magnificent, but his chemistry with so many of his luminous costars also remains vivid after 40 years.
Put puppy mills out of business: never buy dogs from pet shops!

His performance in I, Claudius, opened my mind to the ancient Roman times forever. Last week being in Rome and visiting the Palatine Hill I was contemplating where these evens really took place, remembering his role and trying to drag my friend to the place where allegedly Caligula was murdered (a long corridor under the hill). In the evening I have heard, John Hurt "finished his days" (as Romans would say). So strange

Audiences were always in good hands with the gifted Sir John Hurt. From the moment he captivated my family in I, Claudius, to his brilliant work as the War Doctor on Doctor Who, he never let us down. I'll miss his work, especially his incredible voice.
Put puppy mills out of business: never buy dogs from pet shops!

Definitely one of the greats. We first got to know his talent in "I, Claudius". Pure joy to watch him ever since.

RIP from me too.

http://www.imdb.com/board/20000457/board/thread/265500366?p=1
http://www.imdb.com/board/20000457/board/thread/265501755?p=1
http://www.imdb.com/board/20000457/board/thread/265502223
http://www.imdb.com/board/20000457/board/thread/265504661
http://www.imdb.com/board/20000457/board/thread/265504157

I just found out.

One of the greats. Another loss of a genius talent. Sadly missed.